Sunset Citrus Splash
Sweet and refreshing, the Sugar Sunset Margaritas are a delightful twist on the classic margarita. Made with hand-squeezed citrus juices and a hint of fruit punch, this cocktail is a perfect choice for a sunny day or a relaxing evening.
Sunset Citrus Splash
A delightful twist on the classic margarita, the Sugar Sunset Margaritas are sweet, refreshing, and bursting with citrus flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Ingredients
- Sugar (for the rim, or salt)
- Crushed ice
- 1 oz. club soda (chilled)
- 1/2 oz. simple syrup
- 2 oz. tequila (chilled)
- 1 oz. lime juice
- 2 oz. orange juice
- 1.50 oz. fruit punch (more or less to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the simple syrup by combining equal parts sugar and water in a small pan over medium-high heat. Add the zest of one orange and one lime, stir until the sugar is dissolved, then cool and strain.
- Juice all of the citrus fruit and keep the juice in separate containers for personalizing each drink based on taste preference.
- Wet the rim of a chilled glass with lime juice, then dip into sugar. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Pour club soda, simple syrup, tequila, lime juice, and orange juice over the ice in that order.
- Stir gently and top with a splash of carbonated fruit punch soda.